As Oxford's youngest undergraduate college we bring a fresh, contemporary perspective to the Oxford experience. Eight hundred years of university history, cast in a modern mould. Our buildings, facilities and gardens all form part of an all-round designed setting for every aspect of your conference and stay – working, eating, relaxing and sleeping.

This venue offers facilities for hybrid/virtual meetings.

St Catherine’s College, Manor Road, Oxford OX1 3UJ

This venue offers...

Dinner
Group Accommodation

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Did you know...

  • St Catz was designed by one of Denmark's most significant architects, Arne Jacobsen, resulting in a distinctive style an
  • Arne Jacobsen designed not just the buildings but also the furniture, cutlery, and even the light fittings!
  • Considered one of the finest examples of modernist architecture in Britain, St Catz is Grade I listed.

Theatres at St. Catherine's College

Bernard Sunley Lecture Theatre, St Catherine's College

Bernard Sunley Lecture Theatre

Fixed, tiered lecture theatre with 208 seats, but can seat up to 250 guests with additional seating added. For a large capacity theatre, it has an intimate feel space and also works well for smaller events of around 100. Adjoining the Theatre is a substantial Foyer area in which registration activity can take place, and refreshments and drinks receptions can be catered for.

Venue Capacity

  • 250 Theatre
Mary Sunley Theatre

Mary Sunley Theatre

Offered as a main space within the Mary Sunley Suite, the theatre is a large, flexible auditorium with two wide steps at the back to add a slight tier. It has moveable furniture, lending itself to a wide variety of layouts

Venue Capacity

  • 28 Boardroom
  • 60 Classroom
  • 80 Theatre
JCR Theatre

JCR Theatre

A fixed, tiered theatre for up to 80, with a fixed desk space in front of each seat (capacity increases to 90 when additional chairs are added). Its tiered layout ensures clear sightlines and a comfortable experience for delegates, no matter where they are seated in the room.

Venue Capacity

  • 90 Theatre
  • Bernard Sunley Lecture Theatre, St Catherine's College

    Bernard Sunley Lecture Theatre

    Fixed, tiered lecture theatre with 208 seats, but can seat up to 250 guests with additional seating added. For a large capacity theatre, it has an intimate feel space and also works well for smaller events of around 100. Adjoining the Theatre is a substantial Foyer area in which registration activity can take place, and refreshments and drinks receptions can be catered for.

    Venue Capacity

    • 250 Theatre
  • Mary Sunley Theatre

    Mary Sunley Theatre

    Offered as a main space within the Mary Sunley Suite, the theatre is a large, flexible auditorium with two wide steps at the back to add a slight tier. It has moveable furniture, lending itself to a wide variety of layouts

    Venue Capacity

    • 28 Boardroom
    • 60 Classroom
    • 80 Theatre
  • JCR Theatre

    JCR Theatre

    A fixed, tiered theatre for up to 80, with a fixed desk space in front of each seat (capacity increases to 90 when additional chairs are added). Its tiered layout ensures clear sightlines and a comfortable experience for delegates, no matter where they are seated in the room.

    Venue Capacity

    • 90 Theatre

Dining and Accommodation

Dining Hall

Venue Capacity

  • 380 Dining

Dining Hall

An elegant spacious area with seating for 380.

Venue Capacity

  • 380 Dining
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